HeyRuaHow to say “famous” in Irish
- Irish:
- iomráiteach
- English:
- famous, notorious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More famous:
- níos iomráití
- Most famous:
- is iomráití
- Plural:
- iomráiteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UM-raw-tyukh” /ˈʊmˠɾˠaːtʲəx/
What does “iomráiteach” mean?
“Iomráiteach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- famous
- Well known and much talked about by many people.Also: renowned, celebrated, well-known, notable.
“Iomráiteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is iomráiteach after scéal (story, masculine), after cúirt (court, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, iomráiteacha.
More famous, most famous, very famous
Tá an scéal seo níos iomráití ná an ceann eile. This story is more famous than the other one.
| more famous | níos iomráití | in the past tense: ní b'iomráití |
|---|---|---|
| most famous | is iomráití | in the past tense: ab iomráití |
| as famous as | chomh hiomráiteach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very famous | an-iomráiteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too famous | ró-iomráiteach | ró- lenites |
“Iomráiteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Famous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for famous?
The Irish for famous is iomráiteach (pronounced “UM-raw-tyukh”). It comes after the noun: scéal iomráiteach, a famous story; cúirt iomráiteach, a famous court.
How do you say more famous and most famous in Irish?
níos iomráití is more famous and is iomráití is most famous. In the past tense they become ní b'iomráití and ab iomráití.
What is the plural of iomráiteach?
With a plural noun iomráiteach becomes iomráiteacha: scéalta iomráiteacha, cúirteanna iomráiteacha.
How do you say very famous in Irish?
an-iomráiteach. Too famous is ró-iomráiteach, and as famous as is chomh hiomráiteach le.
Does iomráiteach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iomráiteach can mean famous or notorious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between iomráiteach and cáiliúil?
Both mean famous; cáiliúil is the most common everyday word, while iomráiteach stresses that something is much talked about and can also suggest notoriety.
